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Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in New Rochelle public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

Filtered to Development

22 topics in development

Development

50 Lockwood Avenue

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 26, 2026
Development

Tenant Concerns at 40 Westchester Place

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development

Housing Affordability

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development

Development & housing

11 supportive4 opposed4 concerned
21 commentsLast discussed Jul 14, 2026
Development

HLRB 10-2026: 311 Huguenot Street

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 8, 2026
Development

HLRB 9-2026: 250 The Boulevard East

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 8, 2026
Development

Pelham Road Townhomes

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Development

Pelham Road Townhouses

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Development

40 Beach Road Addition

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
Development

Single-Family Residence Construction on Wilmot Road

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed May 26, 2026
Development

Tineo Residence Restoration

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 13, 2026
Development

CDBG Fund Reallocation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Development

40 Green Place Garage Conversion

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 5, 2026
Development

21 Circuit Road Parking Expansion

2 supportive2 opposed1 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed May 5, 2026
Development

Historic District Architectural Standards & Materials

1 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Apr 15, 2026
Development

Synagogue Expansion and Neighborhood Impacts at 1313 Weaver Street

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Mar 24, 2026
Development

277 North Avenue Project Assignment and Tax Abatement

2 opposed2 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Mar 11, 2026
Development

High-Density Development and Downtown Overcrowding

1 supportive19 opposed
20 commentsLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Development

Traffic Congestion and Parking Deficits

10 opposed
11 commentsLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Development

Housing

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Feb 10, 2026
Development

Crossroads Center Mixed-Use Tower Redevelopment

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Jan 27, 2026
Development

91 Cortland Avenue Sunroom and Window Replacement

1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Jan 14, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of New Rochelle from local and regional media.

City of New Rochelle News Flashmissing person alert

Missing Person: Juho Byeon

Nov 9, 2026
City of New Rochelle News Flashsmoke shop enforcement arrest

Press Release: Smoke Shop Arrest

Nov 9, 2026
City of New Rochelle News Flashcannabis arrest

Cannabis arrest

Nov 9, 2026
City of New Rochelle News Flashpublic safety shooting incident

Press Release: Harrison Street shooting

Nov 9, 2026
Talk of the Sound2027 city budget proposal

New Rochelle’s 2027 Budget Expected Today Amid Questions Over Taxes, Jobs, City Reserves and State Audit

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (November 9, 2026) — New Rochelle City Manager Wilfredo Melendez is expected to release his proposed 2027 budget estimate Monday, ahead of a deadline imposed by the City Charter, as questions persist about property taxes, municipal s...

Nov 9, 2026
Talk of the Soundstormwater system mapping grant

New Rochelle to Expand Stormwater System Mapping With $44K State Grant

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (October 15, 2023) — The City of New Rochelle will update and expand its GIS-based maps of the municipal stormwater system with a $44,000 grant. This project aims to identify illicit stormwater discharges and reduce stormwater pollut...

Nov 7, 2026
Talk of the Soundstormwater infrastructure equipment purchase

New Rochelle to Purchase Vacuum Truck with State Grant Funds

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (October 6, 2023) — The City of New Rochelle is set to purchase a new vacuum truck for $400,000 to maintain catch basins in the New Rochelle MS4 area. The acquisition aims to reduce pollutant loading into the Hutchinson River-Frontal...

Nov 7, 2026
Talk of the Soundcommunity event sponsorship

New Rochelle Downtown BID to Sponsor 62nd Annual Thanksgiving Parade

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (November 7, 2026) — The New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID) has been named the Presenting Sponsor of the 62nd Annual New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade, scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026. The parade wil...

Nov 7, 2026
Talk of the Soundstormwater management grant

Pelham Manor Receives $1M Grant for Water Quality Project

PELHAM MANOR, NY (October 20, 2023) — The Village of Pelham Manor has been awarded a $1,006,000 grant to implement bioretention systems aimed at capturing and treating stormwater at two locations within the village. This initiative is part of a broad...

Nov 7, 2026
New Rochelle Patchelection administration problems

Westchester Election Results On Hold As Ballots Set Aside In Voting Machine Collapse Still Being Tallied

Election officials apologized for the "frustration, confusion and inconvenience" caused by the Election Day meltdown.

Nov 6, 2026
City of New Rochelle News Flashyouth holiday gift program

New Rochelle Youth Bureau Announces Annual Give A Gift Program

The New Rochelle Youth Bureau is excited to announce the return of its annual Give A Gift program, a cherished tradition that has been bringing holiday cheer to local children for years.

Nov 6, 2026
Talk of the Soundstormwater management grant

Mamaroneck to Update Stormwater Management with State Grant

MAMARONECK, NY (October 25, 2023) — The Village of Mamaroneck will update its MS4 stormwater management program with a $45,452 grant. This initiative is part of a broader effort to establish a long-term framework for stormwater management and flood r...

Nov 5, 2026